Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Democratic socialists' plan to curb Jersey City police funding falls flat in budget crisis (gothamist.com) — Jersey City's public safety budget is set to rise by $7 million next year even as property taxes are expected to jump about 15%, after state officials limited how much the City Council could change the mayor's plan. A Democratic Socialists-backed push to cut $3 million from police overtime and salaries failed, leaving only a modest $200,000 reduction while funding grows for 911 upgrades and mental health response programs.
• Want to live in a vibrant hub? Jersey City might be for you (northjersey.com) — Thinking about moving within or to Jersey City? This detailed guide walks you through neighborhood vibes, housing costs, schools, commuting options, parks, arts, and nightlife, while noting big factors like a recent 15.5% property tax hike and the city's $255 million budget deficit that could affect your wallet and daily life.
People's Open Mic: Youth Edition Newark Arts New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States 4:00 pm
Positive Living Lab Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States 6:00 pm
Handbell Choir Concert St Benedict's Preparatory School St. Mary's Church Newark Abbey, 520 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102, USA 7:00 pm
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Candid Dispensary Now Open in The Heights, Bringing 'Bluntly Better' Cannabis to Jersey City JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Heights has a new neighbor. Candid Dispensary, a licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, is now open at 3662 John F. Kennedy... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Collectors Universe posted a job opening for Sealer, PSA (temp-to-hire), Jersey City - 1st Shift in Jersey City. Apply here.
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. posted a job opening for Campus Retail Associate (Temp) July to September - Kean University Jersey City in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jersey City here.
Renderings Revealed for 301 Park Avenue in Hoboken, New Jersey (newyorkyimby.com)
Kearny
Kearny's Scarecrow Stroll returns for second season (theobserver.com)
Made in New Jersey: Family-owned manufacturer marks 60 years building equipment that powers the nation's electric grid (news12.com)
Newark
'24 Hours Of Peace' Will Return In Newark With Free Concerts: See 2026 Lineup (patch.com)
United Launching New Flights From NJ To France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Europe (patch.com)
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